Research has found that interviewing a preschooler right after an event has taken place about the details of that event will produce the least accurate memories. This is because emotional states are interfering with accurate recall of the event.

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Research suggests that interviewing a preschooler right after an event can actually produce more accurate memories, as the details are fresher in their minds. Emotional states can interfere, but immediate recall is generally more accurate than delayed recall.

Research Has Found That Interviewing a Preschooler Right After an Event